[Quick Demo] How to Make a Velcro Back Patch With Embroidery (Clean Merrow Replica Edge!!)

Today, we are making some Velcro backed patches with the Fuller Embroidery works border.
Thanks for watching my video. Hopefully, this was either helpful or entertaining to somebody out there!

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🕛 🕛 VIDEO CHAPTERS 🕛 🕛
00:00 – Introduction & Setup
00:58 – Outline/Placement Stitch
01:31 – Adding Twill & Velcro
02:32 – Finishing Stitches
03:34 – Quick Cleanup
04:23 – Satisfying Velcro Sound

📝 Detailed Breakdown:
This is my quick demonstration on how to easily make a Velcro patch. I begin with having all my materials set up including: 4mil plastic sheeting, a precut twill patch (this can be cut by hand as well), and a precut Velcro backing (can also be hand cut). Once I have everything ready, I place the 4mil plastic sheeting into my mighty hoop as tightly as possible for the best results. With the plastic sheeting in the hoop, it is then ready to go get the placement stitch.

I use the placement stitch here to locate where I should put the twill and Velcro backing. The twill is adhered to the plastic sheeting with some basting spray. This will temporarily hold it into place when getting the tack down stitches without needing to hold it with your finger. For the Velcro, this comes with an adhesive backing which I can simply stick onto the back side of the sheeting like a reverse applique. Once these two pieces are placed on, it is ready to go back to the machine.
I did not choose to put a design on this patch for demonstration but I would allow the machine to stitch in the tack-down stitches then do my embroidery design prior to the finishing stitches. This is because the finishing stitches will cut the sheeting and weaken it which is fine when finishing but will reduce the stability during the design embroidery. If you are adding a design too, I would recommend putting the adhesive Velcro on after the stitching to cover up any imperfections on the underside from the trim and bobbin. Once the finish merrow edge is complete, you can simply pop the completed patch out of the plastic. This will leave you with some very small frills on the edges from the plastic which can be shrunken down with a quick touch of the lighter. Do not keep the lighter on the patch edge for too long or the polyester thread may melt and break. After cleaning up, you are done and your patch is ready to go!